Wanted Burglar Causes SWAT Call

Tamera Rethmel, 42, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Burglary, Larceny $250-$2500 and Conspiracy to commit a 2nd Degree Felony.

Officers were dispatched to a burglary in progress in the 3800 block of Camino Sacramento NE. Officers arrived and discovered a home invasion had occurred. The victim was not injured and provided information to police of the possible offenders, one being Rethmel. Impact Detectives were able to locate an address for Rethmel and located her at 1516 Cedar Ridge. Rethmel was given commands to exit the residence but she refused to exit.

Due to Rethmel's actions the called was deemed a SWAT call. Rethmel was eventually taken into custody and she told officers two other subjects were inside the home. Officers checked the home and did not locate anyone else inside.